A drone attack by Myanmar’s military junta on a Hindu temple in Phyu Township, Taungoo District, Bago Region, left seven civilians dead and seven others injured on 31 December, according to an official from the Phyu Township People’s Defense Force (PDF).
The attack followed days of clashes east of Zeyawadi town in Phyu Township, where fighting between junta forces and resistance groups had persisted since 27 December. The PDF reported that 19 junta troops were killed during the confrontations.
The drone strike targeted the Hindu temple in Ram Nagar village, Amae Khaung Village Tract, an area with no prior fighting, the PDF official stated.
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